Leaky wheel cylinder

[cvan1971man]

Trying to bleed the drum brakes, and got leaky drivers wheel cylinder.

Thinking about replacing all 8. Any recommendations on brand and where to buy.

Also, are the wheel cylinders all the same?

 

[peesalot]

CruiserTeq ( Cruiser Outfitters ) they will be able to answer your questions as well.

 

[JackA]

They are not all the same. Many vendors here carry them.

 

[3_puppies]

X2, not all the same and be certain they are installed in the correct location and orientation

you didn't state what year you are working on, if early single circuit look into adding dual circuit system

 

[Pighead]

Wheel cylinders are an easy rebuild, if you can find the kits...

 

[FineWynsFJ40]

The rebuild kits are available from reliable Cruiser vendors, as well as RockAuto. There is a difference in kits between front axle and rear, and when removing and reinstalling the individual wheel cylinders the specific orientation matters (front left wheel, forward cylinder vs. rear, etc.). This is to correctly position the star wheel adjusters to rotate when manipulated with a drum brake tool through the service hole.

Rebuilding all eight is straightforward and simple, but does take some time if you want to clean them up a bit and paint them before reinstalling. The biggest obstacle will be if your star wheel adjusting screws are rusted and/or seized - that was my biggest hurdle. When reassembling and installing, use anti-seize on all threads and mating surfaces.

Since rebuilding all eight of mine, with new shoes and drums properly bled and adjusted, I can stop on a dime and stand the truck on its' nose.

Good luck!
Brian